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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.78, 3,878.93 and 1,551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.78, 3,878.93 and 1,551.90 is: 2,141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.78 : 3,878.93 = 1,551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.78/3,878.93 = 1,551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.78x = 3,878.93 × 1,551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.78x = 6,019,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019,711.47/2,810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.65

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